Thank you to everyone who submitted an entry for our #BreadwinnerStories Contest.
CLICK HERE to see the finalists!

A call for stories that aim to spark conversations about women’s and girls’ empowerment.

Inspired by The Breadwinner’s theme of storytelling, we’re launching a campaign to collect and share stories about gender equality with one goal in mind — harness the power of storytelling to amplify our message of education and empowerment. The more stories we share, the greater our collective ability to shape the conversation about the empowerment of women and girls around the world.

Each winner will receive a prize package including a limited edition framed print from The Breadwinner signed by Director Nora Twomey and a copy of the novel autographed by author Deborah Ellis. One grand prize winner will also receive an invitation for two to attend a private screening of The Breadwinner in Los Angeles, California (travel and accommodation included per Official Contest Rules) where they will have a chance to meet some of the filmmakers.

Submit a story. Write a short story or a modern-day fable that highlights courage and girls. The story must include any of the following elements: a character inspired by a real person, and a moral lesson. If writing a fable, include an inanimate object or an animal as a character. Post it on Facebook and submit your link here.

Submit your artwork. Using these images from the film as inspiration, create a representation of Parvana that showcases the values of bravery and strength. Share it on social and submit your link here.

Tell us about a breadwinner, a woman or girl who inspires you. Through FB or IG, share a picture or story about a breadwinner, a girl, or a woman who inspired you to rise above challenges in your own life, just like Parvana. Submit your link here.

Shout out to an ally. Parvana’s brother and father are key figures in the film. Who are the male allies to young women in your life? Through FB, IG or Youtube, share a creative image, video or story giving recognition to the dads or brothers who support you and your goals. Submit your link here.

3. Post your entry on social media with the hashtag #BreadwinnerStories and tag The Breadwinner. We keep track of which posts get the most likes and shares in the voting process. Remember that we want people to talk about our stories and gender equality! We challenge you to turn your posts into conversation-starters and make your posts as thought-provoking and engaging as possible! Here is some sample text to set the stage for your posts:

Inspired by Parvana from @theBreadwinnerMovie, I’m adding my voice to the #BreadwinnerStories!

4. Submit the link to your social post as an entry in the form below. Completed form makes your post an official submission.

Complete the entry form below and submit a link for each entry submitted. Entry form must be complete for submission to be valid.

By submitting the entry form, entrants and parents or legal guardians agree to be bound by these Official Rules.

WHO MAY ENTER

The contest is open to U.S. and Canada residents (excl. Quebec), ages 8 and up.

For minors (ages 8 to 13) to submit an entry: Get permission from your parent or legal guardian, asking him/her to work with you to enter the Contest through the website. Submit using your parent or legal guardian’s email address and social media profile post, along with your first name.

ABOUT THE ENTRIES

Entries must meet the following technical specifications:

The entries should be in the form of a social post on any of the following platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or Youtube. Links to the social posts should be submitted using the entry form below in order to be considered as an official entry to the Contest.

The entrant must be the creator him or herself. The entry must be an original work created by the Contest entrant. By entering the Contest, entrant represents, acknowledges and warrants that the submitted entries are original works created solely by the entrant and that no other party has any right, title, claim or interest in the entries.

Obscene, provocative, or otherwise objectionable content will not be considered, and such determination is solely at the discretion of the contest sponsor.

The entries in each Category will be judged separately, in accordance with the Judging Criteria.

Contest consists of two (2) rounds of evaluation unless further evaluation is required due to a tie. In the first round, up to TEN (10) Finalists in each category will be chosen based on the Judging Criteria above. In the second round, FOUR (4) First Place Winners (one in each Category) will be chosen based on the Judging Criteria above.

The grand prize winner will be selected from the four First Place Winners per the Official Contest Rules.

Judging will take place on or about January 6, 2018, and selected entrants will be notified in writing on or about January 7, 2018.